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Skirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850s

GUSN

GUSN-38947

Description

White skirt of medium weight cotton; narrow corded yoke; train; four groups narrow tucks divided by bands of drawnwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skirts (garments)
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
stitching
Skirt
Women's clothing
Cotton
Drawnwork
Hand Stitched
Skirt

Additional Identification Number

1937.193

Maker

Jacob, Sarah Tufts (Maker)

Accession Number

1937.1389

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